Rant Not Over

Asking for what you want isn’t easy, but we discuss why it’s so worth it. Hint: I’m the work in progress here, while Elena offers great insight from her professional and romantic experience. Speak up, rock the boat, say the thing - because you owe it to yourself to attract the life you want (and deserve). 

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The human experience is all the same at it's core: seeking community, love, and belonging. Anyone else feeling the constant battle between living in the "life is short" and "life is long" mindsets? There's room for multiple truths to exist. Being happy with who you are is the ultimate win in life. "The final step is not success, it's significance". You only get answers if you keep going.  

We talk about Amanda's travel growth from spontaneous trips to planned excursions. Hot tip: check the weather of the place you're traveling to before packing. Waiting on other people to take trips with you is overrated. There's strength in knowing your travel style and what you'd like to experience during your solo travels: immersive experience or isolated relaxation. Sometimes driving 12 hours out of your way is worth it for the Utah salt flats. When in doubt, carry bear spray for protection. 

Keep up with Amanda's travels on IG: @peanutbutterjellyaddict

I take a solo dive into why growing as an individual can inevitably lead to outgrowing people in your life. It can feel like no longer feeling fulfilled in someone's presence, being indifferent about the relationship, or straight up not wanting to tolerate their bullsh*t anymore. Is the conversation worth having to salvage the relationship or should you fall back and make them feel your absence? Choose people who are consistently choosing you. More importantly, choose yourself over a relationship that no longer serves you. Outgrowing can naturally bring about emotions such as grief, confusion, and hurt. Growth = alignment = attraction of things meant for you! 

I hope you enjoy and this makes navigating these strange waters a little easier ♡

Gabriana and I sit down to catch up on her new found love for fitness and the evolution of it all - from a college athlete, to a new mom, to a gym junkie. She walks us through the insecurities and battles she's had to overcome in the gym and in her own body. Body dysmorphia is a bitch. Making time for herself has made her a better mother, partner, friend, and overall human. We also dip into personal development and why it's important to call yourself out on your own bullshit. Hope you guys enjoy! 

 Follow Gabriana on IG and follow along her fitness journey: @gabrianaortiz_

I hope this conversation energizes you as much as it did me! We dive into Desiree's fitness journey, and how falling off helped her to bounce back 10x harder. We talk about how self worth has impacted her self love journey, relationships, and boundaries. It's no coincidence that all of this boils down to self awareness and introspection. Most importantly, emotional intelligence...that is all. Hope y'all enjoy! 

Check out Desiree on Instagram! @allthingsdesss

Ashley walks us through her 10 year career working with animals ranging from the Pittsburg Zoo to her current career as traveling vet tech. Listening to her gut has been the biggest deciding factor in staying, leaving, or pivoting in her career. We navigate why trusting your gut is so vital, but also why people tend to avoid it. Leaving a comfortable situation can be scary, but also worth the risk - this applies to careers AND relationships. Ashley expresses her contempt for insects, and I explain my fear of possums. All in all, listen to your gut and TAKE THE LEAP. Hope yall enjoy! 

Follow Ashley on Instagram! @ashleyvettech

Carly, owner of Luminous Boutique, walks us the nitty gritty of small business ownership. She talks about growing a business during a pandemic, taking a full-time job on top of running Luminous, and the "why" that kept her going even on the questionable days. We lean into why doing what you love is so rewarding, why being a dreamer is important, and why also being realistic is crucial. 

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